Maintenance Engineer

Fortune Brands; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wolverhampton is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to repair and maintain plant equipment. The role involves regular inspections, troubleshooting breakdowns, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering are required, with a preference for multi-skilled experience in a kiln or furnace environment. Join a collaborative team committed to high safety and quality standards.

Benefits

33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Qualifications

• Proven electrical or mechanical maintenance experience, ideally within a kiln or furnace environment.
• Strong technical ability with automation hardware and software.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplined team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out repairs to plant equipment and machinery.
• Conducting regular inspections and planned preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and resolving breakdowns using fault-finding techniques.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Mechanical maintenance experience

Automation hardware and software technical ability

Fault analysis and troubleshooting methods

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team at Perrin & Rowe in Wolverhampton.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out repairs to plant equipment and machinery as part of the Maintenance and wider Production team.
• Attending breakdowns across both facilities, ensuring a rapid response and minimising downtime.
• Conducting regular inspections and planned preventative maintenance on a wide range of equipment, including: Automated machinery (pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, robots); LEVs, testing rigs, assembly lines, and other production equipment.
• Troubleshooting and resolving breakdowns using fault-finding techniques, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively contributing to Total Performance Management (TPM) activities to improve safety, quality, and reliability.
• Driving continuous improvement by sharing ideas and supporting efficiency initiatives.
• Working collaboratively within the team, supporting colleagues and mentoring junior engineers.
• Managing contractors and ensuring compliance with all safety procedures.
• A relevant qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (NVQ, HNC) or completion of an engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven electrical or mechanical maintenance experience (multi-skilled preferred), ideally within a kiln or furnace environment.
• Knowledge of controls, fault analysis, and troubleshooting methods.
• Experience of both reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Strong technical ability with automation hardware and software.
• High standards of workmanship, organisation, and communication.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplined team.

Desirable

• Level 3 Qualification in Inspection and Testing.
• Portable Appliance Testing qualification.
• Experience working on industrial electrical installations.
• PLC experience.

Our Competencies

• Drive Results - Take ownership and consistently deliver high standards.
• Nimble Learning - Adapt quickly and embrace feedback.
• Collaborate - Build strong relationships and work cross-functionally.
• Plan and Align - Organise work effectively and align with site priorities.

Benefits

33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) - pro-rata for part-time